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Allenwood inmate charged with threatening federal officers

Local News August 28, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT — An inmate at United States Penitentiary Allenwood has been indicted on federal charges alleging he threatened to assault and kill multiple Bureau of Prisons employees. Robert Foust, 42, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of threatening federal officers, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller said the indictment alleges Foust made the threats on Aug. 5 and Nov. 6, 2025, while incarcerated at USP Allenwood. The alleged threats targeted multiple Bureau of Prisons employees, including ...

Calendar

Local News August 28, 2026

The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before the reservation deadline. Events that require a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is made to the organization, are not eligible for the calendar. Please be brief and include only basic details. If possible, provide a phone number or email address to be published with contact information. Submit items at least one week ...

Little League World Series brings estimated $40M to Pennsylvania

Local News August 28, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT — The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is expected to generate an estimated $40 million for Pennsylvania’s economy as tens of thousands of players, coaches and fans converge on Williamsport. Nearly 70,000 visitors from around the world are expected in northcentral Pennsylvania during the tournament, which runs Aug. 19 through Aug. 30, according to the Lycoming County Visitors Bureau. The 79th annual tournament continues a tradition that began in Williamsport in 1947. Since then, the competition has included teams representing 44 states and 29 ...

Woman charged with harassment after domestic incident

Local News August 28, 2026

THOMPSONTOWN — A Thompsontown woman faces a harassment charge following a domestic incident early Friday in Delaware Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police responded to 3648 Goodville Road at about 12:24 a.m. Aug. 28 for a report of an inactive domestic ...

Mifflin County deed transfers for July 2026

Local News August 28, 2026

The following are the real estate transfers in Mifflin County for the month of July 2026: ● Lonnie R. Griffith and Diane L. Griffith to David S. Runk and Marybeth L. Runk, $100,000, Lewistown Borough ● Margaret L. Bowersox (Principal) and Dianna D. Bowersox (Agent) to Lewis E. Earnest ...

Blessing of the Backpacks

Local News August 28, 2026

Children at Little Valley Presbyterian Church in Vira participated in a blessing of the backpacks during the church’s Children’s Day service on Sunday, Aug. 23. The children helped with the worship service and received new school supplies for themselves and to share with other students who ...